US Bridges

Venturacci Road over S-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B1587

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venturacci Road over S-Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Venturacci Road over S-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVenturacci Road
CrossesS-Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48679, -118.78611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Venturacci Road over S-Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venturacci Road over S-Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Venturacci Road over S-Canal carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Venturacci Road over S-Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Venturacci Road over S-Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.